THE LEGEND – The name Quo Vadis refers to a story about St. Peter that occurred a few days before his crucifixion. Legend tells us that as Peter was walking away from Rome he encountered Jesus carrying His cross on the Appian Way. Peter was leaving Rome in discouragement due to the persecutions, thinking that Christ’s Church would never be founded. When he encountered Jesus, Peter asked Him, “Quo Vadis Domine?” or “Where are you going Lord?” Jesus replied, “I am going to Rome to be crucified once again.” At that moment, St. Peter’s discouragement turned to courage. He turned around and walked back to Rome, knowing what he had to do. A few days later he bore witness to Christ and was crucified upside down in the area of the Vatican Hill, planting the seed where the Church would grow.
Quo Vadis, Where are you going? is a discernment retreat for high school men sponsored by the Office of Vocations July 16-18 at Camp Gideon in Acworth, GA. The retreat is open to rising 10th graders through recently graduated seniors who are open to considering God’s call for their lives. For more information, contact the Office of Vocations at 404-920-7460 or [email protected].